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Piper Pardee

Scranton,PA

Summary

determined person who is passionate about both genetics and caring/advocating for others

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Chick-Fil-A Eastgate Plaza
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
06.2020 - 07.2026
  • Supported our vision to “create wow by capturing the hearts of others" by leading shifts of up to 25 people, training, interacting with guests, handling guest recovery, supporting team members, handling team member conflict, maintaining cleanliness/order accuracy/speed of service, counting/depositing money, handling food preparation, and opening/closing the store

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Dr. Pollock’s Laboratory at Duquesne Universy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 04.2026
  • Contributed to research investigating gene regulation between sexes during pain perception and pain intervention with nanomedicines by conducting immunohistochemistry experimentsto analyze mammalian cell reactions to sciatic nerve injury, informing potential pain relief strategies
  • Developed my research into a formal honors thesis and presented my results publicly in April 2026
  • Presented research at various symposiums, including the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (2025) and the Duquesne University Undergraduate Research Symposium (2025 & 2026)
  • Completed 10-week internship, advancing ongoing research project while engaging in community outreach and ethics education, collaborating with faculty/peers and training 2 new laboratory members on IHC/microscopy techniques and presentation skills

Education

Master of Science - Genetic Counseling

Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Scranton, PA
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2026

Skills

Advocacy experience for individuals and families effected by hereditary cancer and rare disease

  • Patient Advocate Leader, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered June 2025-Present
  • Rare Action Network Member, National Organization of Rare Disorders May 2025-Present

Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line December 2024-June 2026

  • Completed extensive training to provide crisis support to over 300 texters across 200 hours
  • Earned a certificate in “Understanding Culture in Crisis Support: Awareness and Accountability”

Timeline

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Dr. Pollock’s Laboratory at Duquesne Universy
01.2024 - 04.2026

Team Leader

Chick-Fil-A Eastgate Plaza
06.2020 - 07.2026

Master of Science - Genetic Counseling

Geisinger College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Duquesne University
Piper Pardee